International and Diplomatic Studies Project Topics and Materials

ABSTRACT  This study is aimed at determining the impact of motivation on employee‟s job performance in an organization. (A case study of Access Bank Plc). The purpose here is to investigate and identify factors responsible for the current state of affairs and seek to find practical solution for lack of staff motivation and job performance. The... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This thesis concerns the main obstacles surrounding the implementation and enforcement of international humanitarian law in all forms of armed conflicts are found on all sides of such conflicts. States tend to show an unwillingness to admit that a situation meets the requirements for non-international armed conflicts. States are equally... Continue Reading

Abstract Nigeria-United States relations remain a critical aspect of Nigerian foreign policy. The demands, challenges and competition of this 21st century have made it pertinent that Nigeria review her relation/interdependency with United States in order to benefit maximally from their relation. One would have thought that Nigeria-US economic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This write up is to assess the quality of the value of the doctrine of domicile under the Private International Law i. e Conflict of laws. Private International Law is that part of law of a country which deals with cases having a foreign element. It is therefore the that part of law that comes into into play whenever the issue before the... Continue Reading

In the decade since the International Criminal Court (ICC) came into  existence, there is wide awareness, though little true understanding, of the  work of the international criminal tribunals. International prosecutions of  high-ranking civilian and military leaders, including former heads of state,  on charges of crimes against humanity, war... Continue Reading

When we hear of an uprising, the first thing that comes to mind is a state of dissatisfaction which has led to a reaction. But then, It is curious to find in an uprising a situation that seems satisfactory as the trigger. This is especially so in a context where much more troubling situations exist. This is what one may sum of the irony in the... Continue Reading

The prevalence of terrorist attacks on the Nigerian State despite the Nigerian government counter-terrorism efforts have led to several discussions on the way forward. This long essay seeks to advocate for international collaboration with the Nigerian government to fight and actually defeat terrorism in Nigeria. ABSTRACT... Continue Reading

The purpose of this research is to critique the Principle of Collective Security and proffer possible solutions to help policy makers in the international arena devise means of calling off collective actions and improve the tenets of Collective Security. Gulf War 1 (1990-1991) is the major focus in critiquing the Principle of Collective Security.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The concept of sovereignty of states has been a matter of much controversy among legal scholars and practitioners. This is as several states have over the years, strived to foster better international relations (diplomacy), with others, as well as reputable international organisations, in order to ensure economic viability and political... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This paper explores the analysis of Obasanjo administration in International diplomacy. Since independence Nigeria’s foreign policy remains the same but however there was significant change to its foreign policy under the government of President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 – 2007. In another part, the study examine the changes in... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study compacts with the impact of boko haram insurgency in Nigeria, study of Borno State. The study proceeded with the objectives i.e. to investigate the implications of the Boko Haram insurgency on socioeconomic activities in the state. For this study, the use of primary data was applied to get first-hand information from residents... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT . The Technical Aid Corps Scheme is conceived by the Federal Government of Nigeria as an instrument of economic diplomacy. The ultimate aim of the programme is to promote Nigerias economic interest and boost her image in the comity of nations. However, despite the huge investment, Nigeria has not leveraged on the opportunities provided by... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Radicalization has become a major problem resulting to a more unstable and conflict prone world. Radicalization leads to violent extremism and the final stage is terrorism. The ease to radicalize people is as a result of marginalization in areas such as economic, social and political exclusion, fight for religious ideologies as well as... Continue Reading

The research was conducted at the Parliament of Uganda. The parliament is situated in Central Division Kampala District. Much of the field work was carried out at the parliament premises, though other tours were made at the head offices of Uganda Human Rights Commission (Ntinda Nakawa Division). The researcher carried out the research on the Topic... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viii ABSTRACT ix CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introduction I I . I Background to the Study .~ I . I . I Contextual Background 2 I . 1 .2 The Present Context: Refugee and asylum seeking procedures in Uganda 4 I .2 Statement of the... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS V LIST OF TABLES vii LIST OF FIGURES viii ABSTRACT IX CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction I Background of the Study 1 .2 Contextual background 3 1.3 Problem Statement 6 1.4 Purpose of the Study 7 1.5 Objectives of the study 7 1.6 Research Questions... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study aimed at accessing the relationship betweei. Uganda’s Mm istry of Foreign Affairs and policy implementation in East African Community. The objectives of the .study were; to examine the role of Uganda’s .Minis~y of Foreign Affairs on policy implementation in East African community, to identify the challenges faced by... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT China`s recent growing presence in Africa nearly over a decade is a reflection of its broader emergence as a global power. In the wake of its rapid economic development as the second largest economy in the world today, and of its growing role in the global geo-political arena, there are increasing heated debates around the world on the... Continue Reading

Abstract This study was carried out to examine the economic development of democracy in Nigeria between 1999-2015. It specified on the consequences of privatization policy, the major factor of economic development, the state of Nigeria economic development and the present democratic regime including the Nigerians economic crisis. Impact of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examines the efficiency and productivity of Federal Character principle in the Nigeria Civil service. The motivation of the study was borne out of the ineffectiveness, inefficiency, lack of professionalism and low productivity that characterized the Nigerian civil service due to ineffective implementation and enforcement of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project work examined corruption in local government administration in Nigeria. Corruption is a practical problem involving the outright theft, embezzlement of funds or other appropriation of the state property, nepotism and granting of favor to personal acquaintances. It has been argued that corruption involves behaviors which... Continue Reading

Abstract In this study, the institutional mechanisms for combatting corruption in Nigeria‟s public service were critically and empirically analysed by appraising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Primary data which were obtained through the instrumentality of questionnaire only. This was... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The foreign policy of a nation is a reflection of its national demands, needs and aspirations. Much as there is a relationship between a state national interest and those foreign to it. The study is aimed at examining the foreign policy of Nigeria and its national interest under President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Foreign and national... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The adverse situation in the various local government areas of Nigeria has led us into this very topic. Hence, the purpose of this work is to enlighten people, mostly students in the school of financial studies on how revenue is generated in local governments, problems confronting them as regards revenue generation as well as the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Beginning from the pre-independence era, elections in Nigeria have been characterized by political violence; gross electoral malpractices; government‟s interference; money politics and the use of ethno-religious identities in shaping the voting patterns of the electorates. Nigeria with a population of over 170 million is fragmented into... Continue Reading